From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Modification to the pipe to the air pump to prevent petrol flooding.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img224 | |
| Date | 7th December 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 10.1.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 7.12.23. X No. 3454 Description of Parts. MODIFICATION TO PIPE TO AIR PUMP. Origin To prevent petrol getting into air pump. Experimental Test Report. At present, if the rear petrol tank is over-filled, it is possible for the petrol to flood the air pump. It is proposed to carry the pipe to the pump up the dash and down again to avoid this. Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. We recommend for Derby, Drawing No. Part List A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 1/8d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 3/3d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 1/7 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 11.12.23. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 10.1.24 | Agreed. C.J. MR. B. JOHNSON | 10.1.24 | Agreed. B.J. MR. ROYCE | 26/12/23 | Agreed FHR MR. WORMALD | 13.12.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 7.12.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 10-12-23 | agreed Ao MR. BAILEY | 7.12.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 7.12.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 14-12-23 | Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY | 10.12.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 8.1.24 | Agreed. E.Hives. [Stamp over document: RR CHASSIS] | ||